Parks & Recreation presents Code to the Future

Scratch Video Game Design

For: Ages 7-12
Days: Monday - Friday
Dates: July 23 - July 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location:TBA
Fee: TBA
Instructor: Code to the Future Instructors
Come and learn how to speak the language
of computers! Participants will dive into the exciting world of computer programming through a block-based programming tool called “Scratch” that makes it simple for anyone to learn programming!

With Scratch, the possibilities to create are endless! Throughout the program, new programmers create projects like an “epic space battle game” or a “choose
your own adventure story!

In this program designed for quick learners or those with coding experience, participants will immerse themselves in the language of computers through Minecraft!

Using Java, a professional, text-based coding language, they will learn to create Minecraft mods like "craft a sword out of mushy bananas," or "spawn a flying golden cow!" This will help kids to make the full transition from player to creators and open up a whole new world of Minecraft!

***Please note this is not a full day program with Code to the Future***